Oil Boiler Servicing

Wearb

crock! wrote: »

I've done the same as what mi say but it would be easier when buying nozzles in bulk.

I haven't done it, but you could make out a conversion chart for yourself. And me ðŸ˜႒
It isn't easy to do, if you want to be exact, because they both use different viscosity liquids when referencing them. You probably don't need to be that particular 🙈😰

crock!

http://heating.danfoss.com/PCMPDF/DKBDPD060J302.pdf
Dan Foss says you can just switch h for eh and s for es.check out the link.but thanks a bunch for your input.

Wearb

crock! wrote: »

http://heating.danfoss.com/PCMPDF/DKBDPD060J302.pdf
Dan Foss says you can just switch h for eh and s for es.check out the link.but thanks a bunch for your input.

Yes. I read that. You still have to make allowances for the different test pressure. I threshed this out with them. The eventually broke off contact because they could/would not confirm that you could swap like for like without making pressure adjustments.
I can only assume that the PDF is referring to the nozzle pattern being interchangeable.

If a nozzle A gives out 1 gph at 8 bar and nozzle B gives out 1 gph at 10 bar, then if manual states nozzle A at 8 bar (or 9 bar), you cannot just pop in nozzle B at 8 (or 9) bar and expect the same fuel delivery rate.

Ok time for my pints. ðŸ»

JR6

Thanks for the input lads.
Ya I got a lad off the OFTEC page, he gives a printout of the combustion reading and he says he does everything on the SEAI checklist for oil boilers.
€110 so hopefully he is good!

lostinNaas

Can anyone recommend a service engineer in Naas area via PM? It's for a Firebird/kerosene, which is cleaned each year but no combustion test offered...

DGOBS

oftec.org for a list

Walter Becket

Wearb wrote: »

Yes. I read that. You still have to make allowances for the different test pressure. I threshed this out with them. The eventually broke off contact because they could/would not confirm that you could swap like for like without making pressure adjustments.
I can only assume that the PDF is referring to the nozzle pattern being interchangeable.

If a nozzle A gives out 1 gph at 8 bar and nozzle B gives out 1 gph at 10 bar, then if manual states nozzle A at 8 bar (or 9 bar), you cannot just pop in nozzle B at 8 (or 9) bar and expect the same fuel delivery rate.

Ok time for my pints. ðŸ»

I'd love a definitive answer to this one. I have an oil meter on my boiler supply line I'm thinking if I could put a hour meter wired to run when the burner is firing I could take readings with different nozzles.
Something to do when I'm bored. I'd have to quite bored. A feck it ill just read the paper instead.

Wearb

Walter Becket wrote: »

I'd love a definitive answer to this one. I have an oil meter on my boiler supply line I'm thinking if I could put a hour meter wired to run when the burner is firing I could take readings with different nozzles.
Something to do when I'm bored. I'd have to quite bored. A feck it ill just read the paper instead.

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057313993/1/#post92745833

There is some info in the thread linked above.
I fitted one for myself after doing one for a customer. I mostly did that so that I could monitor mine and if it worked ok I could assume my customers one worked similar. They are working great in both cases.
I wired them from the control box input, so do be aware that in a lockout situation that the meter is still running if there is a call for heat.

Walter Becket

Wearb wrote: »

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057313993/1/#post92745833

There is some info in the thread linked above.
I fitted one for myself after doing one for a customer. I mostly did that so that I could monitor mine and if it worked ok I could assume my customers one worked similar. They are working great in both cases.
I wired them from the control box input, so do be aware that in a lockout situation that the meter is still running if there is a call for heat.

Thanks that thread was worth reading. I fitted an analogue timer to my mothers boiler in the early 90's (why I am not sure) last time I looked it was still working. I think I have one fecked in the shed somewhere maby ill dig it out.

thebackbar

Folks,
Its the first time getting my boiler serviced, is it better to get the plumber that installed it to service it ? or should i get someone that specialises in servicing oil burners ?

Effects

If you were happy with the plumber then go with him I'd say.
I think it's hard to find a good plumber. I've been using the same guy for various jobs for twelve years.
He's not the cheapest, and is always busy, but I know he does a good job and can be trusted.

Wearb

thebackbar wrote: »

Folks,
Its the first time getting my boiler serviced, is it better to get the plumber that installed it to service it ? or should i get someone that specialises in servicing oil burners ?

I know that I’m not objective on this, but I think a guy that’s only servicing would be best way to go.

In any case insist on a FGA printout. Ask before booking.

jimf

Wearb wrote: »

I know that I’m not objective on this, but I think a guy that’s only servicing would be best way to go.

In any case insist on a FGA printout. Ask before booking.

agree

HappyAsLarE

murfitt wrote: »

I don't give out about previous engineers. I just get on with fixing it up properly.
Good Service is everything, I can sleep better at night.

Why would an engineer be servicing a boiler?

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Got my oil range serviced yesterday. Hadn't been done by previous owner in years and hadnt been done well.

Vast improvement in system and its now up to current safety specs.

He recommended a few things for the plumber to do but potentially saved me a few quid on getting work done that wasn't needed.

iMarian

Billy Bunting wrote: »

The customer has seen it, whether its woucha or any of these other special offer sites, its being put out there that a Oil Boiler Service can be done for as little as €40.
We the Engineers are the ones out there following up on these €40 services, this thread is a place to discuse it and let the customer know the truth about what they should get and what some have had.

I totally agree with you, some lab analyzers (MOD SNIP. Irrelevant link) can really get quite expensive, but it's a necessary test if you want your company to work properly

jeffk

Any recommendations for someone in D15 or Dublin I suppose , thanks

Sent the regular one a WhatsApp to no reply and then his son was to ring Friday morning and didn't. Don't want it dragging into October as I know busy season and harder to get someone